President approves extending recognition to Carranza government
Oct 11 Wilson sanctions plan of Pan-American Conference to extend recognition to Venustiano Carranza's Mexican government. Diplomatic reps in Washington, and several South American states, expected to follow. Arredondo letter to Secretary Lansing confirms Catholic church and individual rights will be respected, with public order preserved.
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Washington
Wilson
Carranza
Mexico
United States
Britain
France
Germany
Italy
Eliseo ‘Arredondo
Lansing
Venustiang Carranza
Atr
Arredondo
New York
Venustiano Carranza
Coahuila
Huerta
Madero
New Credit Discussed in New York on Pound Support
Foreign exchange fell again after the $500 million Anglo French loan flotation. A three hour meeting at National City Bank included Wall Street bankers and Sir Edward Holden to plan methods to stabilize sterling. Discussion covered a possible supplemental $250 million loan and private bank credits to lift the pound, with experts predicting eventual dollar dominance if sterling failed to recover.
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New York
Great Britain
France
Wall Street
Edward Holden
Anglo-rench Financial Commission
National City Bank
London
Sir Edward
Europe
Grain Dealers Meet in National Convention
Grain dealers from cities across the country attend the National Grain Dealers Association convention opening in Peoria on October 11. The program focuses on standardization of grading and other industry issues of interest to the trade.
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Peorea
Til
Grain Dealers’ Association
Wilson Urges Americans to Stand for America First in War
President Wilson told a Washington audience celebrating the Daughters of the American Revolution that Americans must maintain strict neutrality in the European war. He argued peace rests on international law and duties to humanity, praising naturalized citizens while urging loyalty to America and a global ideal rooted in liberty.
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Washington
America
Wilson
The
Daughters of the American Revolution
United States
Texans Ask Beef Embargo on Mexico Imports
El Paso cattlemen circulated a joint open letter to Secretary Lansing and Secretary Houston urging an embargo on all beef and beef products from Mexico into the United States. They claim Villa forces threaten American cattle owners in Villa territory, noting stolen cattle and widespread losses. The letter seeks border-wide signatures before sending for broader action.
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EL Paso
Tex
Villa
United States
Mexico
Villa Controlled
Engagement Expected as Villa Column Advances
In a report from Douglas Arizona two thousand Villa soldiers marching from Chihuahua toward Sonora were said to be at Bavispe fifty five miles southeast of Agua Prieta across the border. General P Elias Calles heads Carranza forces in Sonora as tensions mount.
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Douglass
Ariz
Villa
Chihuahua
Carranza
P. Elias Calles
Sonora
Bavispe
Agua Prieta
Entomologist Fabre Dies in Orange
Fraince born entomologist MW enri Fabre has died in Orange. Fabre, born 1829, was a noted figure in entomology whose work influenced the study of insects in France and beyond.
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Orange, Friance
Enri Fabre
Fraince
Investment of Ten Millions in Credit Loan Policy Protests
Olga Walsh of Chicago, holder of a $2,000 policy in Mutual Life, filed suit in federal court seeking an injunction to stop the company from investing about $10 million of its trust funds in the Anglo-French loan of $500 million. The suit names Mutual Life president Charles A. Peabody, director George F. Baker, J. P. Morgan and others as defendants and accuses officers of planning to fund munitions for Britain and France. Walsh says she and other policyholders have protested without relief and fear irreparable damage to their assets and rights.
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Chicago
Mutual Life Insurance
Company of New York
Olga H. Walsh
The
Mutual
Charles A. Peabody
Anglo-French Credit Loan Commission
Frank. S.monnett
Ohio
Standard Oil Company
Charles. A. Peabody
Mutual Life Insurance Company
George F. Baker
J.P. Morgan
Anglo- French Commission
Mutual Life Insurance” Company
the. Mutual Life Insurance
Mutual Life Insurance ‘Company
Austria
Hungary
Walsh
Mutual Life Chief Comments on Anglo Bonds Investment
New York Oct. 11 Charles A Peabody president of Mutual Life Insurance Co of New York said by telephone at his Cold Spring Harbor home that the company has not invested any sum in Anglo French bonds yet. It might invest 2 to 3 million if found a good investment and could invest 10 million or more within reason if proper. There is nothing in law preventing such purchases as the company operates in France and England and New York insurers are permitted to buy their government bonds.
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New York
Charles A. Peabody
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Cold Spring, Harbor
Walsh
France
England
New York Insurance
London
Serbia
Bulgaria
Nish
Saloniki
Rumania
Athens
Barest
Cena
Loos
Sig
Asquith
Great Britain
Ean
Palen Peninsula
Greece
Westminster. ‘Gazette
The
Times
Hay
Foreign ‘Office
Edward Grey
Tle
Eark Kitchener
Balkans
Sir Edward
German losses on Western front cited by Berlin Tageblatt
Amsterdam dispatch reports Berlin Tageblatt correspondent says German losses on the Western front have been heavy in recent days. The claim reflects wartime reporting from the World War I era, noting ongoing heavy fighting and substantial casualties as observed by the German press via London.
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Amsterdam
London
Berlin
Tage
Grain Dealers Meet in Peoria on Convention Day
The nineteenth annual Grain Dealers National association session in Peoria Ill ends day with hopes Baltimore Md to host next meeting and Metcalfe likely re elected president. About 1000 delegates registered as grain exchanges close tomorrow and 500 more expected.
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Peoria Peoria
Ill
Grain Dealers’ National Association
Baltimore
Lee.g. Metcalf
Liopolis
Charles Quinn
Toledo
Arthur W Little
P. B Miles
Peoria Board of Trade
E. N. Woodruff
D. F. Plazzek
Kansas City Board of Trade
Metcalfe
J. W. T. Duval
Department of Agriculture
Kansas ‘City
Grain Trades Act
Ralph’ W. Moss
Indiana
Congress
Moss
Senate
Lawrence Y. Sherman
Woman testifies of police brutality during garment strike
Mrs. Josephine Mart, mother of four, testified before a city council committee investigating police brutality linked to garment workers’ strike. She showed cuts and bruises from an alleged attack by a patrolman after a protest. Others, mostly young women, described similar injuries and accused officers. the Aldermen ordered the inquiry with a courtroom atmosphere and many witnesses present.
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Chicago
Josephine Mart
Police Department
Ida. Admietz
Note Delays Final Wilson Message To Great Britain Over Trade
President Wilson delays final note to Britain over British orders in council and wartime trade restrictions while seeking modifications to alleged illegal practices. Officials say the note will protest British policies on cotton and confiscations, with further action considered after the German submarine dispute.
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Washington
Wilson
Great Britain
United States
Germany
Berlin
Chicago
State Department
Copenhagen
Kirkwall
Austro German Troops Beat Back Bulgars Near Belgrade
Reports from Vienna via London detail Austro German forces advancing toward Belgrade and driving back Serbian lines in the southeast and southwest sectors. Amid Balkan tensions Romania shows growing concern as Bulgaria contemplates moves. Britain debates strategy in the Balkans while press and officials push for a clearer war policy.
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Vienna
London
Belgrade
Austrian War Office
Civilians Perish in Belgrade Bombardment
London report cites Daily Telegraph Nish correspondent noting many Belgrade civilians especially women and children were killed when Austro German bombardment struck the city. Survivors fled as roads out were under constant artillery fire causing terrible suffering.
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London
Belgrade
Daily Telegraph
Nish
Shippers Seek Relief From Icing Charge Increase
Chicago October 11 hearing opened before Interstate Commerce Commission examiner Guthkein on a petition by eight shippers associations for poultry butter eggs and cheese to have eastern railroads absorb icing and refrigerator car charges as before the 60 percent rise granted March 20.
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Chicago
Examiner. AG
War effects on meat packing industry discussed in St Louis
ST LOUIS Mo Oct 11 The effects of the war on the meat pack industry in this country will be the attending subject of discussion at the annual meeting of the American Meat Packers association which began a three day session in this city Representatives of all the great packing firms are present as the meeting opens with talks on supply costs and distribution across the industry and nation.
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ST. Louis
American Mea Packers’ Association
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Mutual Life
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Council
American Meat Packers’ Association
J. J. Felin
Association
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Morttage
Bulgari
Balkan
Teutonic
Turkey
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